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Summary
Florida International University is a public institution that was founded in 1965. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,786, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 344 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Florida International University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,431 (2010-11); out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,830 (2010-11).
Miami’s Florida International University has two main campuses: the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Miami-Dade County and the Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami. About 60 percent of students who attend the university are Hispanic, making the school one of the top granters of bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic undergraduates.
Outside of class, there are many student organizations and more than 30 fraternities and sororities to consider joining, as well as annual campus events, such as the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, to check out. The FIU Golden Panthers sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference.
Graduate students can enroll in the Florida International University College of Law, College of Education, College of Business Administration, and more. Notable alumni of FIU include actor Danny Pino, who has appeared in television shows including The Shield and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts International.
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Florida International University (FIU) is a multi-campus public research university offering a broad array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university has two main campuses, the 344-acre Modesto A. Maidique campus in western Miami-Dade County, and the 200-acre Biscayne Bay Campus in northeast Miami-Dade County. FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional and research doctorate programs and conducts basic and applied research. Interdisciplinary centers and institutes conduct collaborative research to seek innovative solutions to economic, technological, and social problems. With more than 44,000 students, 891 full-time instructional faculty, and over 8,000 degrees awarded annually, FIU is the largest university in South Florida. During the past decade FIU has added two major professional schools - a law school and a medical school - and expanded enrollment by 28 percent. In the next five years we will continue to provide a full range of degree programs for regional, national, and international students. During this period, we plan to increase enrollment by 25 percent and research expenditures by 36 percent. These striking increases will require us to rethink every aspect of our academic enterprise: our approaches to teaching, learning, and research; our student support services; and the size and configuration of our physical and technological infrastructure. FIU is dynamic. We have a can-do spirit that you'll feel on our campuses. That vibrancy is reflected in the campus' modern architecture and the energy of our students. Known as the 'living room' of campus, the Graham Center at MMC has over 303,000 sq. ft. of space for social, cultural, recreational and educational programs. This space, along with the Wolfe University Center at the Biscayne Bay Campus, showcases our diverse climate. Some things you might see: 1. Greeks organizing rush activities and fundraisers, 2. Student organizations presenting speakers and membership drives, 3. Student Government elections, 3. Comedians, dances, lectures, and movies presented by the Student Programming Council, 4. Volunteers being recruited by the Center for Leadership and Service as well as workshops and enrichment classes. The Recreation Center at MMC brings students, faculty, staff, and alumni together. It houses cardio equipment, basketball courts, free weights and fitness classes. You can also take a dip in the Panther Hall Pool, at the center of Residence Hall Quad. Our Biscayne Bay Campus has a great Aquatic Center. The BBC location right on the bay makes it a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful Florida climate. Love sports? FIU's intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, the Nation's most competitive college sports division, the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $153,110,283 |
Applying
When applying to Florida International University, it's important to note the application deadline is May 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 31. The application fee at Florida International University is $30. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 39.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 40% |
| Application deadline | May 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 31 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Florida International University is 28:1, and the school has 23.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Florida International University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Social Sciences; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 81.0 percent.
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Student Life
Florida International University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,786, with a gender distribution of 44.9 percent male students and 55.1 percent female students. 8.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 92.0 percent of students live off campus. Florida International University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
See what students are saying about life at Florida International University.
| Total enrollment | 42,287 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Florida International University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, and health service. Florida International University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Florida International University, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Florida International University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Florida International University, 66.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,901.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $4,431 (2010-11) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $16,830 (2010-11) |
| Room and board | $11,330 (2011-12) - High |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
